In order to be eligible for the RN and LVN to RN programs, applicants must have a high school diploma, current CPR certification and have completed the necessary prerequisites with a GPA of 2.5 or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

LVN to RN students must have a current LVN license. Prerequisites include English, Math, Speech, Sociology, Psychology and several life sciences.

<strong>Prerequisite Courses:</strong>
<ul>
	<li>Writing and Composition</li>
	<li>Intermediate Algebra</li>
	<li>Human Anatomy with Lab</li>
	<li>General Chemistry with Lab</li>
	<li>Introduction to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology</li>
	<li>Introduction to Public Speaking/Oral Communication</li>
	<li>Microbiology with Lab</li>
	<li>Human Physiology with Lab</li>
	<li>General Psychology</li>
</ul>
In addition, students must complete 3 units within GE Breadth Area C2 (literature, philosophy, foreign language) to fulfill the general education associate degree requirements. If the student does not have units to transfer, the following course may be taken at SJVC: PHIL 1C: Ethics (3.0 Units) Ethics must be taken at SJVC if not transferred in at the time of enrollment.

Applicants must also have current CPR certification through the American Heart Association for Health Care providers.

To be considered for the program, applicants must also meet the <a title="View the technical requirements for SJVC's Registered Nursing program." href="http://static.sjvc.edu/_downloads/docs/RN-Technical-Requirements.pdf" target="_blank">technical standards</a>. Technical standards provide a reference against which candidates for enrollment to the program are evaluated by the Admissions Committee in the selection of students for the RN program.

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